Leaving Dr.'s office and got nailed with gun questions-Whats going on here?

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If this were a research study and the physician was collecting data you have the right to decline to participate. Under Federal guidlines on research involving human subjects, individuals must be informed of the research, appraised of the risks and benefits of participation, and given the choice to whether or not to participate. This is called "informed consent". Any physician would be aware of this standard. Thus either this physician was acting unethically if this was a research protocol or this was not a research study but rather a serious invasion of privacy.
 
I lie.

It's got nothing to do with my health. And let's face it anything your doc knows a whole lot of people know.
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Careful, pretty soon that might get you busted for Lying to a Federal Agent.
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Here's one for the Dr's. I applied to renew my carry permit months ago usually only takes 6 weeks or so. I had to get a letter from my Dr. saying I could physically carry a weapon, years ago no problem. Well the new Dr. listed my meds. and a problem occurred.
I am on something called citalopram, it's used for many things my Dr. prescribed it for Tinnitus, ringing in the ears. But this med. has also been used as an anti-depressant, well I am confident all will be fine since this is a gun friendly area. But I am still waiting.
Has anyone ever had their meds listed or asked for on an application?
 
hso said:
Did you ask your physician why he was asking the questions?

Did he tell you why he was asking the questions?

Was it for a study and who was the study for?

Keep in mind that the only way we'll every see studies accurately reflect that there's no significant risk associated with firearms possession or storage and handling is if we contribute to those studies.
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I've never seen automotive studies showing how many people didn't get in an accident. Or how many kitchen workers did not get cut by a knife, or burned on a hot pan, or stove. Or how many workers in a chemical plant were not treated for exposure to those chemicals.

I have seen "studies" by the AMA stating how much more dangerous it is to be around firearms. I've seen their data show a perpetrator killed in a home invasion or robbery listed as a "murder victim". I've seen "data" telling of the dangers of firearms to our children including known gang members in their 20s as "juvenile victims". Their conclusion is always that firearms are a health risk.

Now the trend is even leaning to what your mental health is. Doctor, heal thyself. And keep your nose where it belongs.
 
Yeah I would have to agree, I think those questionaires are put into a stack and given to some kind of agency with no initials, a little on the paranoid side of things but hey, that's the world we live in these days. So much changes in 25 years, granted I've only been alive for 21. Scoff....sob sisters
 
I always end up "needing improvement" on the personal safety section.
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Which is fine, until "needing improvement" means higher premiums. I already pay more for smoking. Folks in some states (Alabama IIRC) are already paying a "fat premium" on their health insurance for being overweight. I'm in no mood to pay higher premiums for owning firearms.

Maybe I'm paranoid. That doesn't mean the insurance companies aren't out to get me (or my money at least).

On a related note, some years ago the family M.D. asked my aunt the same question about guns in the house, ammo, etc. In that case the Doc had diagnosed my uncle with chronic depression and medicated him. The Doc told my aunt to keep a close eye on things until my uncle got used to the meds, gave her a list of things to watch for, etc.

In THAT instance it was for the patient's health and welfare, but the OP's circumstance makes my eye tic.

KR
 
Well.....not that its a big deal or anything, but I was diagnosed with depression when I was around ten and this was a new doctor at a different office and he was prescribing me some new dep meds. Maybe that plays a part in all this?
 
The next big push for gun control, is going to be "guns as a public health issue", so who do you think their are going to get their "data" from........
 
I've got a canned response I give anyone(doctor, dentist, banker, etc.) asking about guns or anything not directly related to the service I'm receiving:

"Who are you collecting data for and why?"

Woody
 
...I also don't tell my FFL how often I pee. And he doesn't ask, either
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lol!! :D

Yeah I would'nt tell him anything whats it do him? hes a doctor! not a gun store manager./NRA safty teacher. I think its like others posted. UniHealth care junk. They trying to track you down or something.
 
According to that report, the number of households owning firearms is on the decline,
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According to every other indicator, their report is dead wrong. I have never in my (admittedly somewhat short) adult life seen so many non-gun owners changing that as I have in the last two years. A substantial amount of the business in that time at the shop I help out at has been "Hi. How can we help you?" followed by "Well, I want/need to buy a gun". "OK, what are you interested in?"....." I don't know. I've never owned/shot one before." This is followed by the usual introduction to firearms and the recommendation that they either rest a few and decide what they like or find one that fits and enroll in a basic course. The overwhelming majority of our sales to this group is handguns.

Anyway, back on topic. The only reason the doctor needs to know anything of your owning guns is if you do enough indoor shooting to put yourself at risk of lead poisoning. That way, they know to monitor the levels and advise you as to whether you're GTG or need to take a break/keep it outdoors. Otherwise, none of their business.
 
IIRC, more people die from medical malpractice than from gunshot wounds, so isn't this like the pot asking the kettle if it's black?
 
When I discuss firearms with my patients, it is generally in regard to when we shoot, at what we are shooting, and how we can keep the .gov mitts off of 'em.;)

I often suggest suppressors for hearing protection.:neener:

I would not use a physician for my personal health care that shows an interest in firearms that does not mirror my own.

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Well.....not that its a big deal or anything, but I was diagnosed with depression when I was around ten and this was a new doctor at a different office and he was prescribing me some new dep meds. Maybe that plays a part in all this?
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Danger, Will Robinson, Danger! I would say that plays a HUGE part in all this. They are already removing gun ownership rights from vets diagnosed with PTSD. Mental hospital commitment is already a disqualifier for firearms ownership. At anytime in the future it could be that any type of mood altering or mood leveling drugs could be limiting.

You never told us (that I could see anyway) if you answered the questions or not.
 
COuld be an intel agent of HomeLand SEcurity. Never know these folks using the medical profession as a smokescreen. Walk away. He doesnt need to know ....
 
I got that questionnaire my last visit to my doctor's office. I didn't answer the questions and told my doctor I don't plan to answer them as they are an invasion of my privacy.
 
gotten it twice once i just put noyb

the other i had fun made the wildest answers i could. my doc looked and didn't get it at first till i told him heck the 8 year olds packing. he took the hint. hes a good doc and hes allowed his opinion on guns no matter how wrong i think he is
 
The AMA has been anti-gun for some time. This questionaire is just an extension of that.

I've not been handed one yet, but if that happens, I'll put "N-A" for "Not Applicable."

From that, they may conclude that it means I don't own any guns.

I think this is a better answer than "none of your business," from which they'll conclude that not only do you own guns, you must own a LOT of them.
 
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